Textbook-Integrated Guide to Educational Resources

TIGER

Today's Science for Tomorrow's ScientistsCaroline PharrToday's Science for Tomorrow's Scientists (TSTS) is an interactive Web site containing modular instructional units that introduce current science research through online tutorials. Research groups can use images, movies, and other interactive functions to share their work with others, particularly students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.Pharr, Caroline. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1453.

Applications of Chemistry

Fog Machines, Vapors, and Phase DiagramsEd VitzThis series of demonstrations elucidate the operation of commercial fog machines using common laboratory materials and can be adapted for elementary through tertiary levels. The formation of fogs is discussed in terms of the phase diagram for water and other chemical principles.Vitz, Ed. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1385.

Liquids |

Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |

Physical Properties |

Water / Water Chemistry

Impact of Polymers in Impact SportsSandy Van Natta and John P. WilliamsThis article describes some aspects of the design and testing of helmets and two inquiry-based activities for evaluating different polymers used in helmet construction.Van Natta, Sandy; Williams, John P. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1326.

Applications of Chemistry |

Consumer Chemistry |

Physical Properties

Stilling Waves with Ordered Molecular MonolayersEd VitzThe amazing ability of a film of oil one molecule thick to dissipate the relatively large energy of water waves can be readily demonstrated, but an explanation of the effect has been elusive until recently.Vitz, Ed. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1064.

Chemistry and Children's Literature: Sun Up, Sun DownPatricia B. McKeanThis article describes a simple hands-on activity that connects fascination with color changes with the use of sunscreen for skin protection. The first part of the activity uses newspaper to illustrate the strength of the sun while the second part employs ultraviolet (UV) detecting beads.McKean, Patricia B. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 622.

The Chemical Wizardry of J. K. RowlingJane Snell CopesMany of the chemical special effects that take place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry can be simulated and understood by non-magical chemists. This article connects Rowling's literary special effects to chemical references with safety information and directions.Copes, Jane Snell. J. Chem. Educ.2006, 83, 1479.

An Interactive Analytical Chemistry Summer Camp for Middle School GirlsMary E. Robbins and Mark H. SchoenfischDescribes an interactive chemistry outreach program designed specifically for middle school girls. The goal of this program is to expose girls to analytical chemistry in a way that will spark their interest in how it is studied, its role in modern scientific research, and some of the educational and career opportunities that this field has to offer.Robbins, Mary E.; Schoenfisch, Mark H. J. Chem. Educ.2005, 82, 1486.

Introduction to Photolithography: Preparation of Microscale Polymer SilhouettesKimberly L. Berkowski, Kyle N. Plunkett, Qing Yu, and Jeffrey S. MooreIn this experiment, a glass microscope slide acts as the microchip. Students can pattern this "microchip" by layering negative photoresist on the slide using a solution containing monomer, crosslinker, photoinitiator, and dye. The students then cover the photoresist with a photomask, which is the negative of a computer-generated image or text printed on transparency film, and illuminate it with UV light. The photoresist in the exposed area polymerizes into a polymer network with a shape dictated by the photomask. The versatility of this technique is exemplified by allowing each student to fabricate virtually any shape imaginable, including his or her silhouette. Berkowski, Kimberly L.; Plunkett, Kyle N.; Yu, Qing; Moore, Jeffrey S. J. Chem. Educ.2005, 82, 1365.

Materials Science |

Applications of Chemistry |

Free Radicals |

Polymerization

Hands-on Classroom Photolithography Laboratory Module To Explore NanotechnologyScott J. Stelick, William H. Alger, Jesse S. Laufer, Anna M. Waldron, and Carl A. BattTeaching nanotechnology in the high school and undergraduate environment is a challenge given the typical expense of instruments used to create micro- and nano-sized devices. To meet this challenge, a portable optical reduction stepper was designed, fabricated, and optimized for use in classrooms. This unique system was designed to provide a safe, hands-on experience for students to create microscale circuits using photolithography. Students are able to design, fabricate, and test a circuit with dimensions as small as 100 mm. Stelick, Scott J.; Alger, William H.; Laufer, Jesse S.; Waldron, Anna M.; Batt, Carl A. J. Chem. Educ.2005, 82, 1361.

Applications of Chemistry |

Enrichment / Review Materials |

Nanotechnology |

Polymerization |

Undergraduate Research

Water FiltrationErica K. JacobsenStudents make a water filtration column using a 2-liter plastic bottle that contains layers of gravel, sand, and activated charcoal.Jacobsen, Erica K. J. Chem. Educ.2004, 81, 224A.

Separation Science |

Water / Water Chemistry

Thirty Feet and Rising: Constructing and Using a Water Barometer To Explore Chemical PrinciplesHans de GrysThis article details the construction of a three-story tall water barometer and outlines several important chemical principles that can be explored with such a device. Not only can students develop an intuitive understanding of pressure and how a barometer works, the experiment can be extended to explore vapor pressure, phase changes, equilibrium, and gas solubility. de Grys, Hans. J. Chem. Educ.2003, 80, 1156.

Chemistry tours for high school students: Connecting chemistry and businessBall, JenelleEfforts to show high school students the relevance of chemistry in their lives are more powerful when students go on field trips to visit businesses that are related to chemistry. The author describes such a trip, where students visited the Dept. of Justice Criminalistics Lab at a local university.Ball, Jenelle J. Chem. Educ.1993, 70, 656.

Forensic Chemistry |

Applications of Chemistry |

Industrial Chemistry |

Administrative Issues

Why is water blue?Braun, Charles L.; Smirnov, Sergei N.Exploring the problem of why water in a beaker appears to be clear, yet we see large bodies of water as blue in color.Braun, Charles L.; Smirnov, Sergei N. J. Chem. Educ.1993, 70, 612.

Atomic Spectroscopy |

Water / Water Chemistry

An industrial chemistry course: Bringing teachers and industry togetherFanning, James C.; Fanning, Sybil S.Local industry is able to supply direct examples of basic chemical principles that a teacher might use in classroom. The authors are eager to share their experiences, materials, lesson plans, etc., to prepare teachers to take their own classroom excursions to local industries.Fanning, James C.; Fanning, Sybil S. J. Chem. Educ.1993, 70, 563.

Consumer Chemistry |

Industrial Chemistry |

Applications of Chemistry

Forensic drug chemistry: A cooperative programSiggins, Bruce A.; Hendricks, Bobby W.A discussion of a cooperative program in forensic chemistry between the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory-Pacific and the Zama American High School designed to link concepts of logical thought and chemistry reasoning to the excitement of working laboratory problems.Siggins, Bruce A.; Hendricks, Bobby W. J. Chem. Educ.1993, 70, 312.

Introduction to the "real world" examples symposiumHostettler, John D.An introduction to a collection of papers originally presented as a symposium entitled "Using 'Real World' Examples in the Teaching of Chemistry". What exactly is a real world example and what is not? Why use "real world" examples? What kinds exist, where may they be found, and how can they be used?Hostettler, John D. J. Chem. Educ.1983, 60, 1031.

Applications of Chemistry |

Consumer Chemistry

Soft drink bubblesCragin, James H.Soft drink bubbles are of great interest to young learners, but there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the origin of these bubbles.Cragin, James H. J. Chem. Educ.1983, 60, 71.